Psychiatrist - Medical Doctor (MD) (Part-Time)CLASSIFICATION/STATUS: Non-exempt, part time/4-6 hours per week, permanent
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Behavioral Health
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
PAY RANGE: Band K - MD $102 - $120/hour
WHO YOU ARE: YOUR ROLE & IMPACT The mission of Charles River Community Health (CRCH) is to partner with individuals and families so they can thrive and lead healthier lives by delivering comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare.
The Psychiatrist will play a key role in delivering exceptional psychiatric care to CRCH patients, providing both administrative support and direct patient care while collaborating to ensure excellence in performance standards.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate and treat patients, provide psychiatric assessment/care and health education services; assess psychological impact of illness and treat appropriately.Prescribe medications including controlled substances utilizing evidence-based medicine.Provide consultation to nurses to triage patients who call or walk in to the Health Center.Manage and follow-up on patients through Electronic Medical Records.Maintain continuity of care when Health Center patients utilize other healthcare facilities (i.e., referrals, emergency room services, hospital outpatient departments, specialty clinics, and inpatient services).Refer patients for specialty services and provide documentation according to Health Center policies, procedures, and follow-up on results.Participate in on-site and off-site continuing education programs and ensure training to maintain licensure.Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.Provide appropriate health screenings as a baseline prior to psychopharmacology management.Work closely in collaboration with BH and primary care clinicians around referrals generated for medication evaluation and follow medication management visits.Meet clinical standard of productivity as specified in employment agreement.Other duties as assigned by Director of Behavioral Health or designee.YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, TRAITS Medical Doctor with board certification in psychiatry.Active license to practice psychiatry in Massachusetts.Prior ambulatory experience preferred.Fluency in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred.Experience in diverse culture preferred.WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO Charles River Community Health's mission is to partner with individuals and families to provide comprehensive, integrated, and equitable primary healthcare.
CRCH is a comprehensive practice providing medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, optical, and vision services to diverse underserved local communities. We serve over 13,500 patients annually, with 90% of those served being low income, while over 70% need services in a language other than English.
We are committed to providing patients with timely access to the right care, collaborating with other organizations to connect patients with a comprehensive range of services and provide continuity of care, and creating new community partnerships to meet the changing needs of patients and the community.
We value caring for everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, reducing cultural, financial, and other barriers to care, and eliminating health care disparities for our patients.
OUR PROMISE If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven, team-oriented, and progressive organization, you will find your career as the Psychiatrist rewarding and impactful!
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS Medical & Dental Insurance
Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Solid track record of developing and promoting employees internally!
Charles River Community Health is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employee differences and similarities.
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